plate no. 0105

PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALEXEI GOLITSYN WITH HIS DOG, SEATED IN A WOODED LANDSCAPE

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguredoglandscapetreesclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as blending techniques for creating soft transitions and realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in rendering textures of clothing and fur.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of key elements like the dog and the background trees.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, starting with the background and then moving to the figure and dog.
step 03
Begin refining the details of the face, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows to create form.
step 04
Work on the clothing, using layering and blending techniques to create the folds and textures.
step 05
Paint the dog, focusing on capturing its unique features and fur texture.
step 06
Add details to the background, such as the leaves and branches of the trees.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · ivory black · sap green

Mix various shades of skin tones using titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Create the red coat by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt umber for darker shades and titanium white for highlights. Greens are created by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white.

techniques